Jowett Jupiter Sports Car - Classic Car from Bradford Yorkshire of February 2012 where a full half page is devoted to it. "Every marque has its chronicler. Jowett's is unquestionably Edmund Nankivell...the author has amassed a commendably catholic collection of illustrations...all this helps to put the special bodied Jupiter in the context of the time...it is well produced and, commendably, has a colourful printed hard cover..." Bienvenu, friends, to the Home Page of the Jowett Jupiter, one of the best classic sports cars of the early nineteen fifties. Discover a little of its history, its motor sporting successes, books, who is campaigning their Jupiter today half a century after the Jupiter era... Friend: having reached this tiny outpost on the world-wide web, why not take a little time to read about the life and times of this unusual and rare classic sports car? The Jowett car. What some would call a sportcar or even an antique car - only in the very best sense of the word of course! Note that the Jowett Jupiter was always a rare car with only 900 built.

Jowett Jupiter for sale New web page:- this new page carries links to websites offering Jowett Jupiters for sale. There are many more Jupiters for sale which are not on the internet, you could contact Edmund Nankivell for information Another must-have new book has arrived! Ed Nankivell's v ery new edition of the book:- The Jowett Jupiter - The Car that Leaped to Fame This fully revised and updated award-winning edition available from Wordery , and Amazon of course and you might even find it on eBay . Yes, a book is also out, written by Edmund Nankivell and published by him, is entitled Jowett Jupiter Special Body - from Abbott & Beutler to Rochdale & Worblaufen. Available from Amazon and Chaters. Why not treat yourself to the book The Jowett Jupiter, a Car for Road Rally and Race. An easy on-line way to buy this excellent book at a knock-down price is through Chater's Motoring Booksellers of 25 Murrell Green Business Park, Murrell Green, Hook, Hants, England. Chater's price is now �4.99.

Or, you can order from Chater's by telephone +44(0)1256 765 443 Jowett Jupiter: Vehicle Parts & Accessories | eBay Buy it now Free P&P This new softback book with English text was published in 2009. The book looks at the history and development of Jowett, plus other vehicles manufactured in Yorkshire. The book has 32 pages with 43 co... Jowett Javelin and Jupiter: The Complete Story: Geoff Mcauley: 9781861265623: Amazon.com: Books By Daantjie Badenhorst on September 15, 2005 Format: Hardcover If you are younger that fifty, the name Jowett will mean nothing to you, unless you are a motoring historian. However, the Jowett Javelin was the first all-new British car since World War II, and that alone makes its story worth telling. This book is unusual in that two authors, Geoff Mc Auley and Edmund Nankivell, co-operated in writing it.

Not only do they tell the story of the development of both the Javelin and the Jupiter, but they also look at their motorsport success, which few people probably remember, and they also speculate about the possible reasons for the company's demise. Moreover, full advice on buying and restoration is given. As you read the book, you realise that these cars were perhaps a bit quirky, but that was the one quality that made them the classics they became. The affection with wchich the car was regarded, is reflected in the story the authors tell about one ex-Jupiter owner. He sold his car on the strict condition that the car not return to his home town, because he could not bear to see it again. One of the few Jupiter G4 models that were produced before the company closed down, was traced, and graces the front cover with the Javelin and Jupiter. That fact alone tells its own story. It is also interesting to note that the authors compare the cars to the likes of the NSU RO 80 and the Audi A2. What is very interesting, is that the motor manufacturers were very open about their designs in those days, and did nothing to hide the details of models they would introduce later.

One can see a picture of a Javelin painted onto the bodywork of a pre-war Jowett van, and a photograph of that van is included. Imagine this in the 21st century. Highly unlikely, if not impossible. Read more › By S. Suzanne Hill on December 18, 2007 Format: Hardcover This is a terrific book on a little known sportcar seldom seen even in England, and much more rare in the U.S. There were only 8 of these cars here in 1954 when my brother owned his. Jowett had made other models that I was unfamiliar with. Good pictures which were interesting, but would have liked to have seen more color photos.It had terrific history of how the company evolved, and went into a lot of interesting details about their cars. 1 Comment Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Sending feedback... Thank you for your feedback. Sorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again Jowett Jupiter | Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising.

We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Jowett Jupiter 93 in (2,400 mm) [2] Length Series 1 163 in (4,100 mm) Series 1a 168 in (4,300 mm) [2] Width 62 in (1,600 mm) [2] Height Curb weight 2,100 lb (953 kg) [2] The Jowett Jupiter was a British car made by Jowett Cars Ltd of Idle , near Bradford from 1950 to 1954. Following the launch of the all new Jowett Javelin the company decided to use its power train in a sports car, the only one the company ever made. Contents Edit For the chassis design Jowett approached ERA to design one and they came up with a tubular steel fabrication based on a design by Professor Eberan von Eberhorst who had been with Auto Union .

[1] The suspension used torsion bars front and rear and was independent at the front. On this frame Jowett built a steel and aluminium open body with a bench seat for three people. There was no external access to the boot (trunk) and the bonnet (hood) was rear hinged and opened complete with the wings. The Mk 1a came out in late 1952 with a little more power (63 bhp) and an opening lid to a boot of larger capacity. As well as the 731 Mk1 and 94 Mk1a made by the factory, a further 75 chassis were supplied to external coachbuilders such as Stabilimenti Farina , Ghia Suisse and Abbott of Farnham .

Powertrain Edit The flat four overhead valve engine of 1486 cc was more highly tuned than in the Javelin and had its compression ratio raised from 7.2:1 to 8.0:1 developing 60 bhp (45 kW) at 4500 rpm giving the car a maximum speed of 85 mph (137 km/h) and a 0-50 mph time of 11.7 seconds. [2] Two Zenith carburettors were fitted. A four speed gearbox with column change was used. Rally success Edit The Jupiter was an instant success with a record-breaking class win at Le Mans in 1950, a class 1-2 in the 1951 Monte Carlo International Rally, the outright win of the 1951 Lisbon International Rally, and a class 1-2 at Dundrod in a gruelling 4-hr sports car race on public roads in September 1951 in Northern Ireland.

This was a resurrection of the famous Ulster Tourist Trophy Race of 1928-1936 previously run on the 13.7-mile (22.0 km) Ards circuit. Le Mans was again class-won in 1951 and 1952, and lesser events were taken in 1952 but by 1953 newer faster cars were proving a match for the Jupiter which was after all a well-appointed touring car first and foremost. Performance Edit A car tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1950 had a top speed of 86.1 mph (138.6 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 18.0 seconds. A fuel consumption of 25.1 miles per imperial gallon (11.3 L/100 km/20.9 mpg -US ) was recorded. The test car cost £1086 including taxes.

[3] Jupiter R1 Edit A racing derivative of the Jupiter, the R1, was entered in the 1951 1500 cc sports car race at Watkins Glen, driven to first place by George Weaver. In the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1952 another example won its class at 13th overall, driven by Marcel Becquart and Gordon Wilkins. Three examples of the R1 were made - one survives. Jupiter R4 Edit The original Jupiter was a somewhat heavy car and this handicapped its performance. An intended successor, the R4, was made with fibreglass body and a new lighter chassis and showed the potential of being a genuine 100 mph (161 km/h) car but Jowett closed before the car could reach production. Three prototypes were made of which two survive. [1] Preservation Jowett - Cars By Brand, Manufacturer Marques & Models | Classic Cars For Sale Magazine Jowett Ben and William Jowett were brothers who set up a bicycle making business in Bradford in 1902, and were soon building engines for cars and motorcycles.

The first Jowett car appeared in 1906, propelled by a two- cylinder, horizontally-opposed engine. Quantity production of cars commenced in 1910, and continued after the First World War, during which Jowett-built munitions. The firm’s famous ‘flat… Javelin, four-door saloon; Jupiter, two-door convertible Engine: Overhead valve, ‘flat four’ 1486cc. Javelin, 53bhp; Jupiter, 63bhp 0-60 mph: Javelin: 20 sec; Jupiter: 17 sec Top Speed: Javelin: 80+ mph; Jupiter: 85 mph MPG: 21-34 Ahead of their time, with distinctive styling, good performance and enjoyable handling, these competent classics are still highly regarded today. The Gerald Palmer designed Jowett Javelin saloon arrived in 1947, with spacious fastback fourdoor body and a novel horizontally opposed, 1.5-litre four- cylinder engine, l o c ated in front of the radiator and gearbox. The car also featured torsion bar suspension giving outstanding ride and handling.

The Javelin formed the basis for the three-seater Jupiter sports convertible, introduced in the winter of 1949/50 featuring a tubular steel chassis. Most of the Jupiter’s body w o r k panels were made of aluminium. Sadly, in 1953 financial problems dictated the end of both the Javelin and Jupiter. AboutNZ JCC and Jowett The second car to reach NZ shores was this 1924 Jowett 7 here today!!! 1925 Two trips across Africa – in response to challenges to British Motor Car Manufacturing Companies. The First 1770 miles through Kenya and Uganda. The Second across Africa 3800 miles from Lagos to Red Sea in 60 days over mostly no roads averaging 30mpg + 77 miles/day. 1929 Minor changes to engine camshaft and clutch and 4 wheel brakes introduced. 1932 Rubberised bushes on suspension points. "Silent Bloc" bushes. And "Lay rub" couplings on drive shaft. 1935 4 cylinder engine introduced in “Jason” and “Jupiter models. Very raked radiator and twin carburettors.

1937 Radiator rakes lessoned and back to single carburettor on 10hp 4 cylinder engine and 8hp 2 cylinder engine. 1939 Jowett by now a public company. Both Jowett brothers had retired, but still had majority shares. 1940 WW 2 and War Work 1942 Gerald Palmer headhunted from MG. The start of the Javelin 1946 a van with the famous 2 cylinder engine designed in 1906 1948 Javelin in production 1949 Gerald Palmer leaves for MG May 1949. October London motor show ”Earls Court” Jupiter chassis on display 1950 March 2 Jupiters ready -One for USA April show. 3rd Jupiter entered for Le Mans in June Finished 16th overall. 1st 1500cc class and broke Aston Martins 1937 record with 75.8 mph average. First of 3 consecutive class wins. 1951 More rally and racing successes for Javelin and Jupiter. Best production figures for Javelin.

Early 1951 gearbox built ‘in-house’. April 1951 gear steel EN36 became unavailable due to Korean war. Alternative steel caused major problems and gearboxes became a problem. 1952 Gearboxes became a ‘big’ problem but various other shortcomings didn’t help. In May delivery was halted briefly, for more gearbox experiments. Sales of Javelin were dropping off badly. Christmas 1952 200+ bodies stockpiled around stores and roads. Briggs asked to stop body supply temporarily in Dec 1952. 1953 Start up negotiations with Briggs stall. New commercial vehicle range tested, but not to be put into production. No new Bradford CD! Trading improved and backlog of cars sold, and 1953 saw profit of ï¿½25,000 and 1954 of ï¿½74,000 1954 In July employees were told the factory and most jobs and machines would be with International Harvester from October. Last Jowett left Idle on Nov 4th 1954, a Jupiter 1955 Jowett Cars Ltd sold to Blackburn Aircraft.

No debts and shareholders paid out pound for pound!!!! Jowetts promised to supply parts and service till Dec 1963, which it did at Howden Clough Bradford. 1956 Jowett Car Club of Australia formed. 1960 Blackburn Aircraft became part of Hawker Siddley Group. 1962 Jowett Car Club of New Zealand formed!!!! 1963 Jowett finally closed and 30 tons of parts sold at scrap prices to 5Star Motors Auckland. For the last 40 years clubs in UK Aust, NZ USA, & Denmark, have kept spares and the Jowett flag flying!!!!! Prepared by Neil Moore of Jowett Car Club of NZ Jowett Assembly in New Zealand Mark Webster's great new book, Assembly - New Zealand Car Production 1921-98 (Auckland: Reed Books, 2002), has an interesting account of Jowett car assembly in New Zealand on page 59.

Here's the story: "In 1948, Arthur Turner and his adopted sons Noel (who had trained as a mechanic) and Harry started assembling Bradfords for the north in central Auckland - on the third floor of a building in Greys Avenue (now Aotea Square) not far from Campbell Motors' new Queen Street showroom. They made good money: commercials were very scarce, and bodying them upped the profit margin considerably. "Robin Vernon, Arthur Turner's nephew, remembers the Bradford assembly process when he was a schoolboy: 'The crates were unpacked on the street at dawn and then the components were carried into the basement, loaded onto a massive car lift as big as a room, and they were taken up to the third floor and assembled. Then the finished Bradford commercials were taken down on the same lift, it was that big. The lift just happened to be there - it wasn't purpose built.' "Assembly shifted in 1951 to Otahuhu, on the corner of Great South Road and Fort Richard Road.

Some estimates put the total number of cars assembled by the Turners at 10,000 Bradford commercials and 2000 Jowett Javelin and Jupiter cars, although these figures seem very high.... "In 1952 the English parent company, Jowett Motor Manufacturing Company, slowed production right down due in part to Ford acquiring Briggs Motor Bodies - Briggs had built the striking Javelin saloon bodies for the Jowett brothers. In 1953 Arthur and Noel Turner visited the Jowetts, who still had their engine and chassis factory, in the hope of getting parts to use with bodies from another source, but the brothers were hard to motivate. [The Turners] criticised the English for being difficult and slow and not wanting to get going. "From England the Turners went to Germany to look at the Goliath factory, knowing full well that commercials were what had set them up and wanting to continue the tradition. The idea was, could Goliath commercial bodies be made to fit the Jowett chassis and engines?

A Goliath/Jowett hybrid vehicle would be relatively easy for the Turners' staff to service and maintain, as these early Volkswagens had flat-four engines similar in layout to the Jowett, though air-cooled. "The plan was to have the Goliath bodies shipped to Britain, where they would be matched with Jowett engines and transmissions and on-shipped to New Zealand. But the Turners had no luck persuading the Jowett brothers, who soon ceased all car building. [Turners' then began to assemble Volkswagens from CKD packs instead of the Jowett vehicles.]" Mark Webster's fascinating and well-illustrated book is available from major booksellers, or direct from the publishers, Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd, 39 Rawene Rd, Birkenhead, Auckland NZ. Its ISBN is 0 7900 0846 7. Highly recommended! Note: there's something a little odd about this account. Not only are the production figures too high, but it says that the Turners dealt with the Jowett Brothers, who had not been actively involved in the running of the company for some years.

An ex-employee's reminiscences, perhaps, confused by the passage of time? - Alex Davidson Jowett | Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. One of only 12 surviving Jowett Javlins in the UK DCB 426 at the Lister Tyndale Steam Rally 2009 Jowett Cars Ltd was a car and engine manufacturer from Bradford, England from 1906 to 1954. Contents Edit The company was founded by the brothers Benjamin and William Jowett who started in the cycle business and went on to make V-twin engines for driving machinery ; some found their way locally into other makes of cars as replacements. In 1904 they became the Jowett Motor Manufacturing Company based in Back Burlington Street, Bradford.

They designed their first car in 1906 but as their little workshop was fully occupied in general engineering activities, experiments with different engine configurations, and making the first six Scott motor cycles, it did not go into production until 1910. This car used an 816 cc flat twin water-cooled engine and three-speed gearbox with tiller steering . The body was a lightweight open two seater. Twelve vehicles were made before an improved version with wheel steering was launched in 1913 and a further 36 were made before the outbreak of the First World War when the factory was turned over to munitions manufacture. Two tiller steered models still survive. After the war the company moved to the Springfield Works, Bradford Road, Idle, outside Bradford, and they changed the company name to Jowett Cars Ltd. Car making started at the new factory in 1920. The first vehicle was the Jowett Seven using an enlarged version of the pre-war flat twin first to 831 cc and then to 907cc in 1921. The engine developed its maximum torque at low revs and was soon famed for its pulling power, reliability and economy.

Commercial vehicles based on the car chassis were also built from 1922 and became an increasingly important part of the company's output. Jowett first exhibited at the London Motor Show in 1921 and gradually broke out of their previous local market. In 1923 coil ignition and electric starting were added and the four-seater "Long Four" was introduced in tourer form priced from £245 followed in 1925 by a closed saloon model, the previous short-chassis two-seater continuing in production. In 1929, the engine received removable cylinder heads to ease maintenance and braking was on all four wheels. Production was briefly suspended in September 1931 when fire swept through the works. 1934 saw the launch of the Jowett Kestrel with four speed gearbox and in 1935 there was the oddly named Jowett Weasel sports tourer.

The first four-cylinder (flat four) car arrived in 1936 with the 1166 cc twin carburettor Jowett Ten which continued until the outbreak of war alongside the traditional twin cylinder models which grew to 946cc in 1937. In 1935 the company went public and in 1936 Benjamin Jowett retired. Brother William carried on until 1940. Production of cars stopped in 1940 but engine production for motor-generator sets continued alongside aircraft components and other military hardware. The company was bought by property developer Charles Clore in 1945 and he sold it in 1947 to the bankers Lazard Brothers. When production restarted after the Second World War, the twin-cylinder engine was dropped from the range of new cars, but continued in 1005 cc form to the end of production in the commercials, now comprising a light lorry, the Bradford van , two versions of an estate car called the Utility, and chassis front-ends and kits for outside coachbuilders, many abroad.

The new cars were a complete change from what had gone before with the streamlined Jowett Javelin designed by a team led by Gerald Palmer. This had such advanced features as a flat four push-rod engine, independent front suspension with torsion bars front and rear and unitary body construction. The car was good for 80 mph and had excellent handling. In 1950 the Javelin was joined by the Jowett Jupiter sports with a chassis designed by Eberan von Eberhorst who had worked for Auto Union. Javelins were designed for production levels never before attempted by Jowett with the Javelin and Bradford body production out-sourced to Briggs Motor Bodies who built a plant at Doncaster. The Jupiters were always built in-house. The new mechanicals had teething troubles but Javelin bodies were still being mass produced to the original schedule leading to them being stockpiled.

This over-optimism was the company's downfall and even after the engine and gearbox problems were solved the Idle plant was never able to build, or the distribution network to sell, the expected volume and this led to the inevitable suspension of Javelin production in 1953 together with the by now outdated Bradford. Jupiters remained in demand and were built up to the end of 1954. The company did not go broke, but sold their factory to International Harvester who made tractors at the site until the early 1980s. International bought the factory complete with machinery and a skilled workforce to start tractor production with. The Jowett company then switched to manufacturing aircraft parts for the Blackburn & General Aircraft Company in a former woollen mill at Howden Clough, Birstall, near Batley. Jowett was later taken over by Blackburn in 1956, although spares for the postwar cars were kept available until 1963, when the remainder of the Jowett company was closed due to the rationalisation of the aircraft industry. Bristol crawlers Connection The company was involved with the Bristol Crawler company for a period, after supplying engines.

Vehicle models Peter Ustinov - actor and dramatist Budge Rogers - Bedford Rugby Captain and England player - 34 caps Bill Lock - Father of Comedian Trevor Lock , the name of Trevors band, 'Jowett', was influenced by the car Clubs Edit There are some eight Jowett club regions in the UK and a very robust Australian and New Zealand group, that exist to support and promote the Jowett. Members gather with their cars for sectional meetings and once a year, for a National Rally. Members and their cars from the USA and Europe have attended. Preservation Edit A few examples can be seen at Classic vehicle shows and Steam fairs in the UK. Please list known cars here with a photo if possible. (create a link and a page for each car with more details of its history and any photos). Jowett - A Story Of Bradford Car Manufacturing Jowett - A Story Of Bradford Car Manufacturing Andy Harris, Motoring and Property Editor Jowett 8HP Deluxe - Built 1938 (Cost £170 + tax when new) Once upon a time, the roll call of British car manufacturers was extensive.

Evocative names such as Humber, Morris, Hillman, Riley, Wolseley and Austin will bring back fond memories for those of us over a certain age. Announcing to an assembled gathering that you drive a Humber Super Snipe sounds so much more exciting than perhaps a modern day equivalent, Ford Mondeo 1.6 Edge! And so it was that The Yorkshire Times found itself earlier this month at The Classic Motor Show at Birmingham's sprawling NEC. With so many British and European Marques represented, a full day was needed to do the show justice. Many of the displays were organised by enthusiastic Owners Clubs, keen to preserve the heritage of their chosen make for generations to come. Jowett Lorry - built in 1931 One such stand housed a fine display of Jowett vehicles, Bradford-built and popular in their day, particularly in the north of England. Production at the factory ceased in 1954 after over 50 years of car and commercial vehicle production. So where did it all begin and why did this once thriving Yorkshire car manufacturer stop production? Benjamin and William Jowett founded the company in 1901, with Arthur Lamb.

Initially making cycles and engines for driving machinery, the Jowett Motor Manufacturing Company was formed in 1904 and produced their first car in 1906. Production proper began in 1910 and the intention was to provide a low weight vehicle at a low price and with low running costs. Engine and gearboxes were made largely of aluminium and the car's low speed torque and gear ratios were ideally suited to the hilly Yorkshire roads. Top speed and acceleration were of little importance. A heady 48 cars were made before the onset of World War 1 and the factory was turned over to munitions manufacture. Jowett Javelin - built in 1952 (Cost £653 + tax when new) After the war, Jowett Cars Ltd was formed and a new site was bought in Idle, just outside Bradford. Production of the Jowett Seven began in 1920 and continued up to 1936. Commercial vehicles built on the car chassis came on stream in 1922 and were to form an important part of the business. 1934 saw the introduction of the Kestrel and Weasel sports tourer.

Once again war would halt car production (the Ten and Eight models) and post war the business found a new owner in Charles Clore. His tenure was short and ownership passed to bankers Lazard Brothers in 1947. At the same time, the popular 'Javelin' saloon model was introduced alongside its 'Bradford' commercial brother. Over 70,000 were made over a seven year period (as well as a modest 900 'Jupiter' convertibles). The vehicles were a success, with stream-lined design and advanced features such as independent front suspension, unitary body construction and a flat four push-rod engine. The Javelin could achieve heady 80mph and handling was excellent. Poor business strategy was Jowett's downfall However, poor business strategy and direction was to be the financially sound company's downfall. Overproduction of car bodies, mechanical maladies and a collapsing export market conspired with a temporary large increase in purchase tax to create difficulties. Furthermore, the Idle plant was unable to produce the expected volume of vehicles, nor was the distribution network able to sell what was produced.

Javelin production ceased in 1953 and although demand remained high, production of the pretty Jupiter followed suit at the end of 1954. Jowett Jupiter Convertible built in 1952 The company did not go bankrupt, but instead sold the factory to International Harvester, who made tractors at the site until the early 1980s. The building was subsequently demolished in 1983. Jowett continued for a short while as a manufacturer of aircraft parts and operated from a former mill at Howden Clough, Birstall, near Batley. Alive and Kicking! Jupiters and Javelins are very much alive and kicking on the Yorkshire classic car scene and during the summer months, many will appear at local classic car shows. £5,000 will be enough to bag a reasonable Javelin, probably three times that amount will buy a svelte Jupiter. The Jowett Owners Club ( can offer help and advice to would-be owners.

Classic car ownership need not be prohibitively expensive (cheap insurance, no Road Tax, simple servicing) and what better way to show pride in God's own county, than to drive a car built in its very heart! Jowett - A Story Of Bradford Car Manufacturing , 30th November 2012, 13:04 PM Jowett Cars for Sale in the United Kingdom Jowett Cars History History This is the history of the brand Jowett since the establishment of the company and up to the most modern of vehicles produced under this brand. Classic Cars We have collected the best classic cars in our catalogue. In addition, if you're going to buy one - just check the latest Jowett listings in the United Kingdom. Jowett Brothers Benjamin and William Jowett created his first car in 1905. They became a double crew , which was run by the trailing arm . But almost immediately after the brothers engaged in manufacturing motorcycles in conjunction with Alfred Scott, in this connection, car production has been postponed.

Issue is the prototype machine was started in 1905 only in 1910 , after Alfred Scott opened his own firm and brothers Dzhouitt also agreed to the release of cars . Before the end of the First World War, they collected the car with the two-cylinder power unit working volume of 0.8 liters . Due to the great popularity is very simple and inexpensive modification of the model it has been postponed until the end of the war , when the lever is replaced by a familiar in our time driving. In 1920, the company came out of the shops Jowett model with the power unit working volume of 0.9 liter capacity of 7 liters. s. In 1923 came the first four-seater firm Jowett - Long Four, and in 1924 the company has released a modification of this model , which also had four seats , but they were arranged in pairs , back to back . Closed on this car was first introduced in 1926, all vehicles produced over the years have been pretty powerful and simple, but the specifications were on one of the last places among all the vehicles produced at the time.

In 1929, the company was first put the brakes on the front wheels. Model car Jestrel, which was characterized as one of the most aerodynamic cars of the time, was released in 1933 following machine issued by the Company became sports model Jestrel, equipped with a 4- speed transmission . In 1936 he was presented the model of Ten, which was mounted on the opposed four-cylinder engine capacity of 1.2 liters . This machine is the latest released Dzhouitt brothers . The head of the company since 1940, has become Kelkott Reilly, who began to construct a new car even during the Second World War. The most famous model of Jowett was the model 1946 - Jowett Javelin. Its author was Gerald Palmer. Body of the car resembles the design of cars Lincoln Zephyr. Jowett Javelin equipped with a horizontally opposed four-cylinder power unit with the top flaps of 1.5 liters . The piston stroke length is 90 mm ​​and the cylinder diameter - 72.5 mm .

The car was set manual 4- speed transmission , rear torsion- spring independent front and lever-spring suspension and drum brakes on all wheels. In general, car capacity 50 liters. s. could accelerate to 132 km / h. From 1946 to 1952, has raised more than 30,000 copies of the popular model Jowett Javelin. In 1950, the company released a sporty Jowett Jupiter, which was equipped with a 60 hp engine This power unit has been specifically designed designer Eberanom Eberhorstom background for this model , previously worked in the company of Auto Union. Early in his career, Jowett Jupiter won the competition cars of the same class at Le Mans. In 1952, the firm's management approved a draft sports car Jowett R- 4 with a body made ​​of fiberglass. Financial difficulties have prevented the implementation of plans and led to the closure of the company , in this connection, the idea of ​​a new sports car and did not realize , and the most successful model and has remained a car Jowett Javelin.

Jowett The Jowett Car Club is international and offers a monthly magazine, library, parts, spares, technical information, events, motorsport, rallying and global contributions from its members. It celebrates Classic British Cars made in Bradford- namely- Jupiter, Javelin, Bradford, Jason, Black Prince, Curlew, Kestrel, Weasel, Flying Fox, Falcon, Long Four, Focus, Blackbird, Kingfisher, Black Prince, Wren, Grey Knight, Silverdale, Chummy, 7cwt Van, Short Two. The Oldest One-Make Car Club in the World. Established 1923 and on a computer since 1974.

Jowett Cars 1910-1954 Jupiter, Javelin, Bradford, Jason, Black Prince, Curlew, Kestrel, Weasel, Flying Fox, Falcon, Long Four, Focus, Blackbird, Kingfisher, Black Prince, Wren, Grey Knight, Silverdale, Chummy, 7cwt Van, Short Two 1954, 1952, 1945, 1940, 1938, 1936, 1935, 1933, 1932, 1931, 1930, 1929, 1927, 1925, 1922, 1920, 1916, 1910 . This site was superceeded in 2006 by the home pages in jowett.org and by JowettTalk (mostly viewable by the public)and JowettGallery (mostly only viewable by club members). Nevertheless the site still contains some valuable information.

This is a Sitemap where only some of the hot spots are activated (click on the rectangle to enter); alternatively use this search facility. If you are new to the site, please visit the welcome page. That page also tells you what is new on the site. If you have been away for a while have a look at the Revision History. February 2006. Great article from Old Timer in German provided by Jaak Jacobs. These are the major sections. Please click on a link to navigate the site or you use the Table of Contents below.

Question: Which car company made the Javelin and the Jupiter models?
Answer: Jowett